Senior Environmental Engineer & Sustainability Leader

Haider Ali (M.Sc, PIEMA, REnvP)

Environment and Sustainability Specialist

Email: ****************@*******.*** Phone: +966********* Riyadh, Saudi Arabia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haider-ali-m-sc-piema-renvp-618766b8

PROFILE

Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Leader with 8+ years ensuring regulatory compliance and driving sustainability across multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects. Proven expertise in developing and leading environmental audit frameworks, regulatory engagement, and aligning environmental strategy with corporate objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Waste Management Expert

DB Engineering and Consulting GmbH, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Oct 2024 – Present

Act as Subject Matter Expert for waste management in the Qiddiya City-Wide Logistics Project.

Developed Proof of Concept and business options for city-wide waste management.

Created construction waste generation assessment reports and technical RfP documents.

Designed KPIs for waste management contractors and supported material demand forecasts.

Conducted market engagement analysis and formulated early improvement plans.

Estimated material demand volumes for concrete, potable water, fuel, HGV’s etc.

Estimated solid waste for city-wide from material demand volumes and workforce data.

Conducting compliance audits of city – contractors, and reporting to senior management.

Develop technical proposals and documents such as scope of works, EOI, and RfP documents for water, fuel and waste projects.

Environmental Specialist

Jacobs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Mar 2023 – Oct 2024

Conducted comprehensive environmental assessments and secured necessary permits in alignment with Saudi regulations (NCEC, MEWA).

Recommended environmental protection measures to reduce impacts on air quality, noise, water, soil, and biodiversity.

Developed water management strategies including treated sewage effluent (TSE) reuse, stormwater runoff control, and water conservation practices.

Led and implemented waste management plans with emphasis on source segregation, hazardous waste handling, and C&D waste diversion in line with EPR policies.

Ensured full compliance audits with national and project-specific environmental laws and standards, and prepared detailed EIA, ESIA, and EMP documentation.

Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams (engineering, construction, health & safety) to integrate environmental controls during planning and execution stages.

Conducted site inspections, audits, and environmental monitoring (air, noise, soil, groundwater) to track compliance and prevent violations.

Delivered training programs and toolbox talks to enhance environmental awareness among workers and subcontractors.

Environmental Manager

Mohammed Ali Al Swailem Group (MASCO), Sharma, Saudi Arabia

Jan 2023 – Mar 2023

Developed environmental policies aligning with regulatory and organizational goals.

Ensured compliance through audits, assessments, and risk mitigation.

Led sustainability strategies for resource efficiency and carbon footprint reduction.

Conducted environmental impact assessments and prepared reports.

Established KPIs and tracked sustainability metrics.

Environmental Engineer

Robt Stone LLC, Habshan, UAE

Jan 2020 – Jul 2022

Prepared and implemented Construction Environmental Management Plans (CESMP).

Oversaw environmental management system compliance across operations.

Conducted audits, environmental sampling, and ensured pollution control measures.

Led terrestrial ecological surveys and tree translocation activities.

Managed waste disposal, spill responses, and environmental reporting.

Environmental Engineer

Power China Ltd, Dasu Hydropower Project, Pakistan

Oct 2016 – Nov 2019

Developed CESMP and ensured environmental policy compliance.

Conducted inspections, audits, and monitored water filtration systems.

Oversaw wastewater management and pollution prevention strategies.

Environmental Coordinator

Fahad Marketing Ltd, Dagenham, Essex, UK

Sep 2015 – Jul 2016

Supported implementation of ISO-compliant environmental management systems.

Monitored environmental incidents, audits, and corrective actions.

Promoted sustainability strategies and awareness campaigns.

EDUCATION

MSc in Oil and Gas Management

Coventry University, UK (2015 – 2016)

BS in Environmental Sciences

International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan (2010 – 2014)

CERTIFICATIONS

IEMA Registered Practitioner (#0165238)

Saudi Engineering Council Member (#1015989)

LEED Associate Professional; LEED AP (BD+C)

LEED Green Associate; LEED GA (BD+C)

Envision SP (Ongoing)

ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System

Water resource management training

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Safety and Health Management System

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC1, IGC2, IGC3)

IOSH Managing Safely in Oil and Gas

KEY PROJECTS

Qiddiya Citywide Logistics Project, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Diriyah Gate 2 Enabling Works Project & King Khalid Road Diversion Project, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

NEOM NC2 Expansion Project, Sharma, Saudi Arabia

Dasu Hydropower Project, Pakistan

Mangla Dam Refurbishment Project, Pakistan

SKILLS

Environmental Compliance & Auditing

Regulatory Reporting & Documentation

Sustainability strategy

Waste Management & Reduction Strategies

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Public Speaking & Training Delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management & Coordination

LANGUAGES

English (IELTS Certified)

Urdu

Arabic

References available upon request

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